Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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Arnaud Gompertz
Oct 29, 2025
Five Painfully Simple Ways to Play Weird Rakdos
Arnaud continues his Branching Out series by looking at some off-kilter ideas for brewing fun decks in Rakdos (black and red).
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
End the Festivities
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Electrickery
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Fire Covenant
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Blazing Volley
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Dispute
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Young Pyromancer
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Village Rites
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Necropotence
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Underworld Breach
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Roaming Throne
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
33%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Urabrask
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Mayhem Devil
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Dark Confidant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Firebrand Archer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Ophiomancer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Viscera Seer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Crypt Ghast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Fire Magic
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Imp's Mischief
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Charm
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Price of Progress
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Cast into the Fire
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Wail of the Nim
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Pyroblast
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Undying Malice
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Gut Shot
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Feign Death
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Starstorm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Fanatical Offering
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Flick a Coin
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Invoke Calamity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Dual Shot
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Transpose
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thrilling Encore
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Reiterate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Fork
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Costly Plunder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Smash to Dust
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Chain Reaction
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Confluence
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Star of Extinction
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Night's Whisper
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Scouring Sands
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Earthquake
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Boiling Earth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Anger of the Gods
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Into the Fire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Smog
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Power
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Plunge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Impulse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Ruby Medallion
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Recording
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Repercussion
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Virtue of Courage
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Fiery Inscription
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Artist's Talent
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Powerbalance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Double Vision
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Moon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Return the Past
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Jaya Ballard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Molten Slagheap
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Market
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Séance Board
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Badlands
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Luxury Suite
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Haunted Ridge
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Raucous Theater
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Blazemire Verge
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Graven Cairns
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Canyon Slough
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mount Doom
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Peak
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-38%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-14%synergy